Lando Norris knows better than most that F1 can be a savage sport, but the McLaren ace was not expecting to be struck in the face by his former team-mate

Lando Norris is preparing to race at the British Grand Prix, but the McLaren star was left with a painful memory from his 2022 experience at the iconic track.

And the Brit was fastest after today’s free practice sessions in front of his home fans at Silverstone, clocking a 1:25.816 in FP2 from the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc. Another home driver, Lewis Hamilton, had been quickest earlier in the day as he led FP1 for Ferrari with a 1:26.892.

Expectations are high for Lando Norris to deliver a breakthrough victory at his home British Grand Prix. Nowhere more so than in the Landostand.

Lewis Hamilton is a nine-time race winner at Silverstone while Lando Norris is eyeing his first British Grand Prix success ahead of his home Formula 1 race this weekend

Silverstone hosts Round 12 of the 2025 Formula One world championship this weekend, with the iconic British Grand Prix. Lando Norris closed the gap on his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in the drivers’ championship standings,